Learning disability services
Our secure hospitals and specialised residential units provide
high-quality care for men and women with learning disabilities.
Often patients have complex needs associated with multiple
social stressors, such as deprived and chaotic upbringings, poor
role models and maladaptive learning experiences. Most patients
have multiple diagnoses, with many having mental illnesses,
personality disorders or autistic spectrum disorders in addition to
their learning disability. These disabilities may have lead to
behaviours that have posed significant challenges to the patient's
management.
We receive referrals from health and social care professionals
as well as criminal justice agencies. We can accept people detained
under the Mental Health Act, including those on restriction
orders.
Treatment programmes
The treatment programme for patients with learning disabilities
begins with a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment by a team
made up of consultant psychiatrists, qualified nurses,
psychologists, occupational therapists, specialist teachers and
social workers.
An individual treatment plan helps facilitate the patient's
pathway into rehabilitation. These plans are tailored to individual
needs and may include:
- cognitive behaviour therapy - pharmacotherapy - psychotherapy
(individual and group) - specialist offender treatment programmes
(sex offending, fire setting, substance misuse and management of
emotions) - education and life-skills training - employment and
vocational training
We involve the patient, their families and referring clinical
teams throughout the individualised treatment pathway.
Specialised residential services
Our specialised residential services provide accommodation, care
and support for people with moderate to severe learning
disabilities who present with challenging behaviours. Residents
require a higher degree of support than available in standard
residential services, but have the opportunity for appropriate
involvement in the community. Each resident is assigned a
key-worker to encourage, support and guide them in expressing their
own choices and in setting and accomplishing personal goals. The
residential houses provide high quality, homely living
environments.
Reviews
As in our mental health services, we adopt the enhanced Care
Programme Approach (CPA) to ensure continuing consistent care that
evolves to meet the patient's changing needs as they move through
the treatment pathway.
Person-centred care
We deliver person-centred care and support to encourage patients
to develop their individual life-styles, acquire new skills and
work towards their personal goals.
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